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The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

III. u. Chronicle: The vehement slouters
against ring rnIe,n who cover under that
designation the elected administrators OF the
Democrats party, may be assured that no
fsnf d more clearly apparent than She ono
sliecoyered after careful reading Of the com.
rne5ts of the State press, viz. They are not
going To have walk over. Indeed, now aa
ever they are In the minority, and noise and
bluater cannot overcome the disparity in
III fIis state appreciate the past services of
Gov. Samuel b. McEnery, and have conf
dence In his integrity
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
A SUCCESS IN my HANDS.

Bradfeld's Female Regulator has been a
success in my hands. AS Il druggist have
known it increases in popularity, until now
regard it as standard remedy. I have also
used it in my practice as q physician, aud al
ways with the most gratifying success.
Yours truly, VIM. BARTON, Druggist
g and Physician, Thomson, Ga.
: Sendl for our Treatise on Health aud Hap
piness of Woman )" mailed free.
BRApFlELp REGu. AToR Co., Atlanta. GA
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The Lake Charles Echo recently COM
pleted its nineteenth year, and we wish
it many more of prosperity and useful
ness. Lake Charles is largely indebted
70 its local press for the boom which it
now enjoys, and the Echo has always
been foremost in the good work of max
ing known to the outside world the ad-
vantages of it's town and section.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
Bargain iBa Music.

This Favorite Album OF Scngs and Ballads.
containing thirty-tw pieces Of choice and
popular music, full sheet music size, with
complete words and music aud piano accom-
panimeHt is tiucly printed upon heavy paper
with very attractive cover. The following
are the titles of the songs and ballads con
tanned in the Favorite Album: AS I'd Moth
ing Else to Do; The Dear Old Songs of
Home Mother, Watch the Little Feet oh,
You Pretty Blue.eyed Witch; Blue Eyes :;
Katy's Letter; The Passing Bell; Saw Esau
Kissing Kate Won. You Tell Me Why,
Robin The Old Garden Gate; Down Below
the Waving Lindeus Faded Leaves; All
Among the Summer Roses Touch the Harp
Gently, Ny Pretty Louise; ] really don't
think l shall Marry Dreaming of Home :;
The old Cottage Clock Across the Sea 4
Year Ago; Bachelors Hall; Ruth aud ! :;
Good Night ; One Happy Year Ago Jennie
i'll the Orchard The Old Barn Gate; Jack S
Farewell; Polly Whisper i'll the Twilight;
This is very fine collection of real vocal
gems, and COTTON up i'll very handsome style.
Published in the usual way and bought at "a
music store. these 81 pieces would cost you
$ll.2 We bought a job lot Of this music at
II great sacrifice and the holidays are past,
we desire to cluse out our stock at once. Will
seud you the entire collection we'll wrapped
and postpaid for only 40 cents. Send io,n,e-
diately Address. The Empire News Co,
SYRACUSE N. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Another mysterious woman murdel
occurred near Austin, Texas, on the
night of tue 9th inst. About one yeal
ago there were several similar crimes
the perpetrators of which have never
been discovered, and it is believed that
the same mysterious and diabolical as.
sassins in the different tragedies are
one and the same person or persons.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The preparation and menacing atti-
tude of Germany and France for clash
of arms in the near future grow more
threatening every day. The positions
of Austria and Russia to these two
.inimical powers still remain a diplomat
ic mystery.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

On leaving Opelousas last week Gov.
McEnery went to Sc. Martinsville,
thence to New Iberia, Jeauerette.
Franklin, Thibodeau and Houma, and
was everywhere received with all the
h0nors TO which our worthy Chief Magis.
trate is so eminentIy entitled.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The first picnic of the season comes
Off to-day near Callahan bridge, and
will doubtless be largely attended. In
the name of our entire printing house
bold we return thanks to eur genial
friend, j j. t., one of the organizers of
this fSte champ6tre, for invitations to be
present.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
Gilbert YOWnaGs

NJOTICE-U S. Land Office, New Orleans.
l% La. Feb. Is, 1887. Notice is hereby given
that the following named settler has fled no
tice Of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or, in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, las
ON Saturday, April 9th, 1887, viz:
Louis Johnson
who made Homestead Entry No. $500, for tine
SEA, Sec. 4, TIP g. 8 X Vast, Louisiana
Meridian.
He Dames the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiva-
ton Of. said land, viz: Louis Carpenter Tayelt
VIM. Carpenter Auguste Henry and VIM
johnson. ali of St. Landry parish. La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Fell o6. ~, ct. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The Yazoo Valley, in the Shreveport
and New Orleans trade, was totally de-
stroyed by FIRE at 2:30 o'clock ON the
8th inst, about one mile above Grand
Ecore. Nothing was saved and three
colored persons were lost.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Nearly all of our groceries have add
ed or are adding bar-room to their
establishments, the license now required
for selling liquor by the drink being no
greater than for selling by the bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
ESTATE OF WATSON BTHM.


BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court i'll and for the parish Of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last aud highest bidder, by the under
signed or any other duly qualified
auctioneer. at the last residence of the deceas-
ed. Oh Bayou Courtableau, in the parish Of st.
Landry, La. ON WEDNESDA Y, March
ed. 1887, the following described property,
belonging to the estate of Watson Bihm
deceased, to-wit:
The undivided one-third interest in and to
!. certain tract of land situated on Bayou
Courtableau, in St. Landry parish, La, con-
tanning one hundred and fifty acres more or
thereon, s, lsxcept M the one bslf interest in tue
gin house, gin fixtures, etc, the same belong
ing to Jarret Young J said land bornde
south by the property of G. G.. Reynolds.
west by the Bayou Courtableau, east by
Boagni and others, and north by the propert-
of the estate of Jesse Bihm, deceased.
Terms-Cash.
JULIAN A. BIHM,
Feb. 10, 81. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The Eastern question, involving a
decision of the great powers upon the
status of the Balkan provinces, has not
yet been adjudicated.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
cure is sold by us on q guarantee. It
cures consumption. Sold by NJ Z.
Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Commodore Richard's 's neat little craft,
the Laura, of Opelousaa.n . was success
fully launched in the headwaters of the
Teche last Saturday, gracefully riding
the stempestuous billoWso like thing
VI life. Her gallant commander will
take her to Morgan City, where she will
b6 fnll-rigged and made seaworthy, pre-
paratory to an extensive cruise along
our southern coast.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The Mississippi river is yet steadily
rising, but the levees are still reported
in safe condition.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

A correspondent of the N. y. Tlmes-De,no,
crat. writing from Rayne under date of March
4, gives the following amusing pen picture OF
our popular Sheriff the chief manager of the
Crowley booin.' and his electioneer'ng
methods:
"Curly Duson, the sheriff of St. Landry
parish and vice president Of the Southwest
Louisiana Land Company, is Il character iii
his way, and he certainly has some great
ways about him. His intrepidity, level'hrast-
edness and large-heattedness would furnish
traits (already displayed in actionl that
would make many IA thrilling story. But un,
like many brave man, he is not sullen and
severe in manner, but most wlnnlngly sntve
and accessible, and beloved by almost every
one who does not fear hm-and many OF those
who fear b I'm men whom society fears or
ought to- But this gentleman tung himself
iuto the breach il, this fight for the county
seat, and his bearing lad an almost romantic
touch in its affluence of resource. 1t hal
kindling way, thrilling sense, something
like tue blast of Rhoderick Dhus bugle. All
his attaches thought lie must win because he
had never failed. And in his moods OF dar-
ing and assurance, he seems 60 carry victory
ON his brow aud opposition manacled by his
side. But Duson has 10 large equipment Tor
diplomacy too, and is rural Ialleyrand. All
things considered. he is one ot the best matt
raj politicians | ever saw. | have been Oil
manv Il trlp with him. and have watched him
glide into the syinpathies Of those he meets.
Often AS have ridden over the prairics, we
have turned aside to get water for oursel,e es
OF horses. AS We drew near, the tlmid chill
dren would fly in fright, aud the shy Creole
mother would timidly pry at us through tue
paneless window But soon all was changed
lie turned loose his French and his manners.
and the frightened children were soon i'll his
lap. AS he left the nckes parted company
| with his pocket and the mother waved her
adieu with glowing face he Is SO winning
| that he can take many babe from its moth
or, and he can put the average wet nurse to
shame with his taking ways" with babies
I'll venture that there ure few babies without
rattles, or small boys without horns in Aca
dia parish, and all the children have beet
kissed into affcc,iouate regard for the suavs
sheriff
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The new German Reichstag has
passed the military bill providing for
the septennate service of soldiers 10 the
army.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
,H,4g TEeEspAssEHgs.

A IL, PERSONS are forbidden, under pen
atty of the law, from passing through y.
t.as,sssino in anv manner upon my enclosures
=. ,p,a Cnrl.e Croehe neighberhood, without
~ nv M express permission. Offenders will be rig
orously prosecuted xv rrpnrsoN
march 5-5t y. w. rEaAs1ooS1A' q
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

For dyspepsia and liver complaint,
you have /, printed guarantee ON every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. Il never
fails to cure AT M. p. Young & Go.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

For SALE-A new Remington double
barrel bleech- loading shot gun can be
had at bargain Oh application at this
office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The new improved Gem p" Monthly
protector, or Ladies' Perfection Com
panion-the most extraordinary inVen-
tion for women of modern times-for
sale by Nj. P. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

will YOU suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint ShiloIl's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by NJ.
p. Young &c Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 20 cts.
Sold p. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Who ever witnessed more delightful
spring weather 7
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The Farmerville Gazette has just
celebrated its eighth anniversary. 1t is
one of our neatest and best exchanges.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

For RLNT-A good business stand,
old established aud centrally located, on
Main street, in Opelousas. Apply at
this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

How much stock will you take in q
rice mill
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

That hacking cougl. can be SO quick
II cured BY shiloh's Cure. We guarat'-
tee it. Sold by NJ. P. Young u Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Ducks and snipe are still abundant
in our prairies, and fishing is reported
good in our bayous.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Vegetable gardens are doing well
and give promise of an abundance OF
early vegetables.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Catarrh cured, healtl, and sweet
breath secured, by Sbiloh's C"'a'r rt'
Remedy. Price SO cts. Nasal injector
free. Sold by NJ. P. Young & Co,
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

SIeepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. ShiIoh's Cure is
tile remedy for you. Sold by NJ. F.
Young g. Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Blank forms for use of merchants,
notaries. Justices of the Peace, ETC., for
sale in any quantities at this ofiice.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Shilo,'s Vitalzer is what you need
for eonsnnption, loss "t appetite, d!z
ziness, and all symptoms of dyspepsia.
Price 10 and IS cents per bottle Sold
by Nj p. Young & Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The late frosts did DO injury to fruit.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Pigs feet, pigs tongues and Bologna
saasages at j.. X. Sandoz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
r. SanvoId VS.. John Woods.

r. SanvoId VS.. John Woods.
By virtue OF writ of ii. fla. TO me directed
by the Hon. Alfred Pavy, Justice of the Peace
in aud for the parish Of st. Landry, l will
proceed TO sell at public auction On
WEDNESDA Y, the 23d day of March, 1887,
at IL o'clock, IL. m., in front Of the Sd Justices
office in the town of Grand Coteau, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
Que dun mare, one Creole mule colt.
Seized in the above entitled suit.
Condiions-C on tho spot. q
DAVID MECHE,
March II, 81 Constable Sd ward.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Blank liens, for advances Of supplies
by merchants, for sale attliis Office
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

Sss # |. Ssw Sss.ss Ss1s s1ss hat s
the following named settler has fled notice of
his intentions to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or, i'll his absence, the Clerk
of the Dist rict Court, at Opelousas, La, on
Tuesday, March 18th, 1887. viz:
Gilbert Young,
who made Homestead Entry No. 5842 for the
southeast of s asd W Of s Q! section
Z, town'p. 9 south range ] west, LA, Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, aud cultiva-
ton Of, said land, viz: Dupr6lon Doucet,
Placide Simare, Pierre H6bert, Jean Simare,
all of st. Landry parish, Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
JAM. %. 1887. Ct Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
Taken Up as an Estray,

EY the undersigned at Blue Covs, near I'll Una. a.
- taignier. d black spotted BEEF, tips OF
horns cut. invisible brand one year split ana
the other having triangular cut Lhe owner
il requested to come forward, prove property
uay charges and take him away >-arp
p's e11. g GERAN GRANGER.
March IL, 1876
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
VOL. X..XXIV.

Plant your sweet potatoes now.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

The Interstate COmvem tiOaa.
We commend to our readers, and especial

We commend to our readers, and especially
to our farmers, the following pertinent ex-
tracts from the Lake Charles Commercial
1t needs no prophetic eye to see in the near
future, the incalculable benefits that must
accrue to this entire section of Louisiana, aud
that will be directly traceable to this Conven
tion. 1t has brought into notice the untold
riches of our CLIMATE and soil, and the thou
sand avenues to wealth heretofore unknown,
aud that must soon invite both capital and
intelligent immigration. To the farmers, in
whose interest the Convention was called,
the benefits are immeasurable not III com.
putting alone the proximate results in 80 far
as they MAY derive gain from better knowl-
edge of the various profitable pursuits i'll
agriculture, but from the increased conf
dence, respect and love that lie will have for
his noble and independent Notwithstanding,
The farmer who has been unfortunate and
unsuccessful, either because he has not put
the necessary amount of brain work III his
business or has not properly diversified his
crops or has relied alone upon one crop for
all the neeessaries OF life to the exclusion of
bread and meat raising; or from all these
causes combined, has become dissatisfied, Is
too apt to repine at his lot, and imagine that
his life is one of futile drudgery, farming IA
barren desert, and that the professional, mer-
camille and other similar branches constitute
the great oasis of life 1t is this mistaken
view that has driven so many useful citizens
into the various and overcrowded professions,
where they exc out scantily uncertain aud
dependent existence. The greatest, and
therefore most salutary lesson taught by
these conventions is that the farmer learns
selfconfidence, learns that there does not ex'
ist under the sun more profitable, indepand'
ent and honorable pursuit nor one that re-
~quires more solid brain work than that OF the
practical farmer The farmer, il true to him
self and true to his calling, pays tribute TO no
man and is of all men the most thoroughly
independent. and as natural consequence, is
aud should he lie happiest. Let us therefore
continue the happy revival, aud let Calcaseu
throw herself into line and organize thor
ough business like and permanent convention
of farmers, whose annual or eemi-annual
NEE tings will INSPIRE them with new life,
new ideas, and permanent prosperity.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
OmeziHae Taylor,

who made Homestead Entry No. 55l7, for the :
Northwesta l. Sec 90, TIP 7, S. H. West,
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz Henon Hubert, Mathue
LitteI James LitteIl, .Jr., Lesin Philemon
Bertrand, all of St. Landry parish, Louisiana
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
March II, 1887. ct Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12

r AND Office al New Orleans. La, March
- 1st. l8H.-Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has fled notice OF
his intention to make final PROOF in support
of his claim and that said proof WY be made
before the Judge or, in his absencehthe Clerk
of the District Court, at OpelousasS "a, on
Monday. April 18TH 1887, viz:
The Opelousas courier., 1887-03-12
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 474l7

SALE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-13
The Old story.

Sioux Falls Press: For the last fous
years the story that the Qaeen Bee mil,
was to be reopened at once has been
brought up, on an average cnee in every
six months. During the past year per-
haps the announcement has been little
more plquant in it's appearance. 1t was
but few months ago that the announce,
ment was made to the effect that suit
for the foreclosure had been begun and
now comes the eeqnel to that. This
weeks Weekly Press will contain the
notice OF the sale Of the property under
the foreclosure. The property is sold
by George j. McGourkey as a trustee,
The amount claimed In the foreclosure
is $l32. 95S, ,26, and it is stated that tht.
lines are ell laid for the bidding in of the
property by George l. Seney. 1t is also
stated on good authority that MIR. Seney
will proceed at once to overhaul the
machinery of the mill with the view OF
putting lin operation ss soon as pos.
sible. These facts have been laid be.
fore the people once before in the col.
umns OF the Press, but they have been
confirmed now by Mr.. Sweney's repre-
sentative in this city. The annual
chestnut may prove to be full OF good
meat after all.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-13
The Rockford, Dakota, New Era re.

The Rockford, Dakota, New Era re-
marks:
Ifit Is true that DIR. Archibald is to
head second investigation of the Yank-
ton insane asylum. as SOME OF the news.
papers state, the unusual public conf
dence repDsed in him as an vfficial will
be apt to be seriously disturbed. In the
present critical state of ths public mind
it will hardly do for the north Dakota
asylum to pose as the cynosure of all
that is lovely, and pass Judgment on a
sister institution. II is cur private and
unofficial opinion that the comparative
chastity of the two institutions is at o
balance. 1t is rumored thata profit of
$4,000 is paid two contractors, who are
local politicians OF jamestown, for the
foundation walls Of two small buildings.
We have no word OF criticism for the
northern hospital, though it has bad q
remarkable financial career. But we
may make o comparison. This is our
privilege and it will be Of interest to
tax payers. The Legislature OF 1886 ap.
propriated to the north Dakota hospital
$121, 900, of which $4,000 was for build
ing purposes and the balance, S,5S,000,
for maintenance. The same Legislature
appropriated to the south Dakota hog
pital $96. $40, all for maintenance. The
north Dakota hospital during the period
covered by this appropriation expended
$4,000 more than its appropriation
making total OF $l51 900 expended by
that institution, all Of which was allow.
ed and no charges preferred sgainsi
any OF its officers. For the same period
the south Dakota hospital expended
$40. 900 less than Its appropriation and
turned the surplus back into the treas
ury, making total OF $50, ,970 expended
by that institution. The south Dakots
hospital provides for probably twice al
many insane as the north Da.
kota hospital and during a portion o.
the two years covered by the foregoing
appropriations It had the insane OF al
OF Dakota under its roof. The legisla
ture of18s7 appropriated 1921 ,327 to th
north Dakota hospital and $196, 500 T.
the soutL Dakots hospital or the ap
preparation for the northern hoapita
$153,e00 was for new buildings snd $lSs
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-13
Advice TO Mo.hers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth2 Ifso,
send at once and get bottle OF
Mrs. WIEsLow's SoerEIsa Syrup for
Children Teetb1ng. It's value is incalc,,.
liable. It viii relieve the poor little ami.
ferer Immediately. Depend upon il,
mothers, shere is no mistake about ii
1t cures dyEentery ,ind diarrhoea, reeu.
lates the stomach and bowels, cures
wlnd colo. softens the gums, reduces in
harnmatIon and gives tone snd energy
10 the whole system. Mrs. Wigsloo's .
Soothing Syrup for Children Tsethssq y
pleasant to the taste. and is tho prescrip
t;on .. :. one OF the oldest nurses and
best female physicians in the Unised
States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price twenty.
I've cents u bottle -
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-13

Judge Thomas @. Manning. United
States minister to Mexico, died Tuesday
morning at Fifth avenue hotel, New
York city. He has been i'll for about a
week. The cause OF his death was OBJ
struction of the bowels. His sickness
came suddenly and his death was entire
ly unexpected, the deceased having just
entered the contest for the United States
senatorship from Louisiana.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-13

o27 for maintenance. or the appropria-
tion for the southern hospital $4,000
was for new buildings and 100000 for
maintenance. Yet the south Dakota
hospital is much the larger Of the two
and needs probably twice as much
money as the northern hospital to meet
its running expenses. The south Dako-
ia hospital has enough, yet its msinten-
ance fund is s34, ,327 less than the main
tenance fund of the smaller institution.
We give these comparative figures for
the benefit OF the taxpayers of Dakota,
who foot the bills.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-10-13
had any interest in its passage. 1t was
AN exDeefinpIy nhaajanf lao;slaf,.a

had any interest in its passage. II was
an exceedingly obedient legislature.
This is the law which enables The
governor to persecute the trustees OF
the Dakota insane hospital and with
hold from use generous appropriation
IN behalf Of The most unfortunate class
OF people for whom our tax payers pro-
vide. HIS action in this particular case
is only an incident in the long list of
possible ills which may CONS to the peo-
pie OF Dakota through one iniquitous
law. The statute book is burdened
with enaotments nearly if not quite as
obnoxious. They were concooted by
the carpet bagger from New York and
legalized by men who should blush to
own their work.